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    Magic, Technology, And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives: Way With Worlds, #4
    Magic, Technology, And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives: Way With Worlds, #4
    Magic, Technology, And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives: Way With Worlds, #4
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    Magic, Technology, And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives: Way With Worlds, #4

    By Steven Savage

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    Creating fictional worlds also means figuring out how people take control of their environment, be it magic or technology. Your characters are going to build houses, cast spells, use computers, brew potions.  Magic and technology in many ways are the same thing for worldbuilding - but what do they mean for your setting?

    This book is a helpful series of 50 questions, as well as follow-up exercises and more, to help you think about magic and technology in your setting.  From economics to social standing, delivery to training, there's plenty of questions to get you to think.  It's having a worldbuilding coach in one handy guide!

    So it's time to talk about magic, technology, and the worlds you make!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSteven Savage
    Release dateJan 20, 2019
    ISBN9781386595311
    Magic, Technology, And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives: Way With Worlds, #4
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    Steven Savage

    Steven Savage is a biologist, natural history writer, lecturer, and an associate member of the Institute of Biology in England. He teaches about ocean biology and has written more than thirty-seven natural history books for children.

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      Magic, Technology, And Worldbuilding - Steven Savage

      Magic, Technology, and Worldbuilding

      50 Questions For Creatives

      (The Way With Worlds Series)

      (First Edition)

      By Steven Savage

      Copyright © 2017 by Steven Savage

      All Rights Reserved. The materials in this book are provided for the personal use of the purchaser of the book. No redesign, editing, reproductions, or creations of a derivative work from these materials is permitted without the permission of Steven Savage. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission – except for the inclusion of quotations in a review or personal use.

      The information in this book is offered with the understanding that it does not contain legal, financial, or other professional advice. Those interested in such advice should consult a competent, properly-certified professional.

      While it is the sincere intent of this publication to provide accurate information in regard to the subject matter, the authors and all those affiliated with the publication of this book assume no responsibility for events occurring to any person or entity taking action or refraining from action as a result of the material in this publication.

      This book is not completely comprehensive. Some readers may wish to consult additional forms of information, some of which are provided inside this book.

      This book is provided as is without warranty of any kind.

      AUTHOR: Steven Savage

      www.StevenSavage.com

      www.InformoTron.com

      EDITOR: Jessica McCormick

      Table of Contents

      Title Page

      Other Books by Steven Savage

      Keep Up With The Author

      Introduction

      How To Use This Book

      The Questions

      Origins and Creation

      Distribution

      Use Of Magic And Technology

      The Cost

      Effects and Side Effects

      Attitude And Culture

      Change

      About The Author

      Other Books by Steven Savage

      Fan To Pro: Leveling Up Your Career Through Your Hobbies

      Her Eternal Moonlight: Sailor Moon's Female Fans In North America, An Unauthorized Examination (with Bonnie Walling)

      Convention Career Connection

      The Power Of Creative Paths

      The Way With Worlds Series

      Way With Worlds Book 1: Crafting Great Fictional Settings

      Way With Worlds Book 2: Details And Discussion

      Sex And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives

      Magic, Technology, And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives

      The Focused Fandom Series

      Focused Fandom: Cosplay, Costuming, And Careers

      Focused Fandom: Fanart, Fanartists, and Careers

      The Career Series

      Epic Resume Go!

      Quest For Employment

      Resume Plus

      Skill Portability

      Keep Up With The Author

      Keep up with all my books by subscribing to my newsletter. You'll get updates on my project, free content, and more!

      You can find out more about what I'm doing at www.StevenSavage.com.

      You can find my books and more free resources at www.InformoTron.com

      Introduction

      Note: I lump magic and technology together for this book because, for the sake of worldbuilding, they're the same. A tool is a tool, whether

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